Ayumi Ishida, Tin Pan Alley
Our Connection (LP)
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Nipponophone is proud to announce the reissue of a true gem from the golden era of Japanese pop: "Our Connection" by Ayumi Ishida and Tin Pan Alley Family. Originally released in 1977 and now available on high-quality black vinyl with the iconic obi strip, this album stands as a testament to the creative synergy between one of Japan’s most beloved vocalists and the legendary Tin Pan Alley collective.
"Our Connection" captures the sophisticated blend of pop, funk, soul, and city pop that defined a generation. Ayumi Ishida, renowned for her velvety vocals and timeless hits like "Blue Light Yokohama," joins forces with Tin Pan Alley Family—featuring some of the most influential musicians in Japanese music history.
Each track showcases the seamless interplay between Ishida’s expressive voice and the Tin Pan Alley Family’s masterful arrangements, with standout contributions from Haruomi Hosono’s inventive bass lines and the sophisticated songwriting of Jun Hashimoto and Kyohei Tsutsumi.
"Our Connection" is more than an album—it’s a meeting of musical minds that helped shape the sound of modern Japanese pop.
Format
Recorded & re-mixed: Nov. 21th '76 to Feb. 4th '77 at Nippon Columbia Studios
A1: Watashijishin
A2: Hitoritabi
A3: Roppongi Rarabai (Lullaby)
A4: Danshingu (Dancing)
A5: Baretain De (Valentine Day)
A6: Tasogare Doki
B1: Mayonaka No Aman
B2: Aijo No Heya
B3: Winta Consato (Winter Concert)
B4: Soshite Beru (Bell) Ga Naru
B5: Mun Raito (Moon Light)
B6: Bai Bai Jetto (Bye Bye Jet)
Release notes
Recorded & Re-Mixed : Nov. 21th '76 to Fed. 4th '77 at NIPPON COLUMBIA Studios. [sic] In textured single sleeve with four-page replica insert with lyrics and credits, and obi, within open poly sleeve. On cover: Composed & Arranged by Mitsuo Hagita & Haruomi Hosono, Words by Jun Hashimoto A1: Watashijishin (Myself) A2: Hitoritabi (Solo Travel) A3: Roppongi Rarabai (Roppongi Lullaby) A4: Danshingu (Dancing) A5: Baretain De (Valentine's Day) A6: Tasogare Doki (Twilight) B1: Mayonaka No Aman…
| A1 | 私自身 | 3:17 | |
| A2 | ひとり旅 | 3:28 | |
| A3 | 六本木ララバイ | 3:05 | |
| A4 | ダンシング | 3:33 | |
| A5 | バレンタイン・デー | 3:10 | |
| A6 | 黄昏どき | 3:35 | |
| B1 | 真夜中のアマン | 3:45 | |
| B2 | 哀愁の部屋 | 3:17 | |
| B3 | ウィンター・コンサート | 2:46 | |
| B4 | そしてベルが鳴る | 3:15 | |
| B5 | ムーン・ライト | 3:04 | |
| B6 | バイ・バイ・ジェット | 3:27 |
- 細野晴臣
- Arranged By (A1, A2, A4, B1, B5, B6), Composed By (A1, A2, A4, B1, B5, B6), Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar [Folk Guitar]
- 萩田光雄
- Arranged By (A2 to B6), Composed By (A3, A5, A6, B2 to B4)
- 鈴木大祐
- Design [Reissue, Redesign]
- 林 立夫
- Drums
- 鈴木 茂
- Electric Guitar
- 吉田美奈子
- Guest, Chorus
- 山下達郎
- Guest, Chorus
- 吉川忠英
- Guest, Guitar [Folk Guitar]
- ジェイク F. コンセプション
- Guest, Horn
- 矢野顕子
- Guest, Keyboards
- 佐藤 博
- Guest, Keyboards
- 羽田健太郎
- Guest, Keyboards
- 岡田 徹
- Guest, Keyboards
- 浜口茂外也
- Guest, Percussion [Latin]
- 橋本 淳
- Liner Notes, Lyrics By, Producer
- 武沢 茂
- Mastered By, Lacquer Cut By
- 岡田則男
- Recorded By
- 衛藤邦夫
- Reissue Producer
- いしだあゆみ
- Vocals [Uncredited]
